jojokoko
English expat in Spain
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About me
English
Lives in Almeria, Andalusia
Speaks english spanish little french
Registration: 14 June 2016
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New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourself here 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Emma Where are you based in UK and what part of Spain do you go to? Read More
Long term rented accommodation Alicante, Murcia region by digger79
Hi All, My name is John from Birmingham UK and I'm retired. I am coming over on 12th March for a few days primarily to have a look at furnished long term rentals in a price bracket of 250 to 400 euros. I just want to get a feel for what's on ...
Hi John I was in Almeria for 6 months and paid a deposit before briefly returning to England. Before I left for Spain again, I asked the agent for the inventory. She said it would be supplied when I signed the rental agreement. This was never ... Read More
SUMA LOS ALCAZARES by jojokoko
I am wondering if anyone can help me with getting in contact with the Suma office in Los Alcazares. I found an email address on their web site but no one has responded. I have had to pay my abogado unreasonable amounts simply to arrange payments ...
Hi Johncar Thanks for your reply. I sent the message in November, some time ago. I have tried in the past too. Read More
SUMA LOS ALCAZARES
I am wondering if anyone can help me with getting in contact with the Suma office in Los Alcazares. I found an email address on their web site but no one has responded. I have had to pay my abogado unreasonable amounts simply to arrange payments ... Read More
I am looking for Spanish tutor via Skype by Camembert28
Hola, I am looking for Spanish and German tutors via Skype for my daughter. She is fluent in English, speaks Spanish (A2) and German (A2) Kind regards, Olga
It is *** Hope this is helpful. Kind regards Read More
I am looking for Spanish tutor via Skype by Camembert28
Hola, I am looking for Spanish and German tutors via Skype for my daughter. She is fluent in English, speaks Spanish (A2) and German (A2) Kind regards, Olga
Don't know why the @ sign didn't display on that *** is the correct address. Read More
I am looking for Spanish tutor via Skype by Camembert28
Hola, I am looking for Spanish and German tutors via Skype for my daughter. She is fluent in English, speaks Spanish (A2) and German (A2) Kind regards, Olga
Hi Olga Sorry, my error. It is *** Read More
I am looking for Spanish tutor via Skype by Camembert28
Hola, I am looking for Spanish and German tutors via Skype for my daughter. She is fluent in English, speaks Spanish (A2) and German (A2) Kind regards, Olga
I can recommend Alberto He is very good and gives interesting classes on whatever topic you like. He also speaks fluent English should your daughter get stuck. Just tell him Jo Kelway recommended him. I am sure she would do well with him. He ... Read More
Making new friends for a 69 year old woman by jojokoko
I would like some advice as to where I can find friends in the City of Almeria. I am now living here and like the area and everything very much. However, I have been here a month and am finding it hard to find places to meet people. I do have a ...
Thank you very much indeed. I would love to join the group. I am visiting friends for 12 days but after that will be back. I wish I had known before as I find it very difficult to get to know people despite my fairly outgoing nature. Read More
Spanish Language Courses for, ahem, the more mature... by Sherbertfizz
Hi Does anyone have recommendations for intensive language courses for 50+ learners? I visited Valencia a couple of times last year with a view to moving there and plan to return later this year to brush up on my Spanish, though I'm open to ...
Hi Sherbetfizz I actually tried the language schools in the various towns first. Private lessons are far too expensive really, around 25 euros upwards I believe. However I was lucky in that I found something online which was a privately run online ... Read More
Spanish Language Courses for, ahem, the more mature... by Sherbertfizz
Hi Does anyone have recommendations for intensive language courses for 50+ learners? I visited Valencia a couple of times last year with a view to moving there and plan to return later this year to brush up on my Spanish, though I'm open to ...
I had the same problem. Last year I came to Almeria and had to pay for classes on my own as there was no one as old as me wanting to learn or they had no one of my level which further complicates things. It seems that a lot of people stop learning ... Read More
Where to go if a Spanish landlord won't do the repairs by jojokoko
I am having trouble with my Spanish landlady. When I took possession of the flat, there were a number of essentials I had to buy and there was no inventory provided at the time of signing the contract. The woman sacked the agent immediatly I arrived ...
Thanks Paddywack I am not paying anything until she does do the repairs. I have only her mobile number and her postal address. She communicates by Whatsapp and her sister has a flat which faces onto mine. I only took the place because I had ... Read More
Where to go if a Spanish landlord won't do the repairs by jojokoko
I am having trouble with my Spanish landlady. When I took possession of the flat, there were a number of essentials I had to buy and there was no inventory provided at the time of signing the contract. The woman sacked the agent immediatly I arrived ...
Thank you very much for your advice, I will try them. Read More
Where to go if a Spanish landlord won't do the repairs
I am having trouble with my Spanish landlady. When I took possession of the flat, there were a number of essentials I had to buy and there was no inventory provided at the time of signing the contract. The woman sacked the agent immediatly I arrived ... Read More
Replacement glass for a mirror by jojokoko
Hi all Can anyone tell me where you go to get glass fitted in the city of Almeria. I have a mirror in my rented flat which fell off the wall. It was only supported by two hooks but I need to get it repaired as it is the only mirror provided and I ...
Thanks ever so much for your reply. I will get it sorted. Read More